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duramax55 · 08-30-2018, 10:44 PM

hi i would like to know if anyone would know the dimension of side support on the tail gate. I want to get rid of the chains. I know you can buy them but want them hidden with no bolts going through the gate. One has to be longer but can not figure the two lengths needed. Any help would be appreciated Thanks Denis

**mongocanfly** · 08-30-2018, 11:03 PM

Mar-k has a chain replacement kit that does what your wanting.....not exactly sure what your asking...
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=4858

DransportGarage · 09-01-2018, 02:16 AM

Aubigny...are you in Canada, France, Australia or somewhere else?

mr48chev · 09-01-2018, 11:48 AM

On a stock tailgate I don't think that style of hinge is going to work without the fastener showing but choice of fastener =bolt and nut might clean things up quite a bit.

I have to do something similar on my 48 this rebuild as I haven't had tailgate chains on it for 30 years but just held the tailgate closed with two short bolts in the past. That isn't too good if you need to lower it.

08-30-2018, 10:44 PM	#1
duramax55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Aubigny Posts: 206	55 chevy 2 gen tailgate hi i would like to know if anyone would know the dimension of side support on the tail gate. I want to get rid of the chains. I know you can buy them but want them hidden with no bolts going through the gate. One has to be longer but can not figure the two lengths needed. Any help would be appreciated Thanks Denis

08-30-2018, 11:03 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,582	Re: 55 chevy 2 gen tailgate Mar-k has a chain replacement kit that does what your wanting.....not exactly sure what your asking... http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/index.aspx?LID=4858 __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

09-01-2018, 02:16 AM	#3
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: 55 chevy 2 gen tailgate Aubigny...are you in Canada, France, Australia or somewhere else? __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

09-01-2018, 11:48 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,279	Re: 55 chevy 2 gen tailgate On a stock tailgate I don't think that style of hinge is going to work without the fastener showing but choice of fastener =bolt and nut might clean things up quite a bit. I have to do something similar on my 48 this rebuild as I haven't had tailgate chains on it for 30 years but just held the tailgate closed with two short bolts in the past. That isn't too good if you need to lower it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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